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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.97, 3,282.68 and 1,316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.97, 3,282.68 and 1,316.58 is: 1,816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.97 : 3,282.68 = 1,316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.97/3,282.68 = 1,316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.97x = 3,282.68 × 1,316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.97x = 4,321,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,904.25/2,378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.71

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